DCIS

After a needle biopsy, 2 ultrasounds, a mammogram, an MRI and a stereotactic biopsy, I still thought my doctor was just being overly cautious. Until his office called my house at 7:00am to set an appointment for that day. That's never a good sign. By 11:30 I had heard the news - breast cancer. He said I have Ductal Carcinoma In Situ or DCIS for short. I guess if you have to get breast cancer, this is the cancer to get. It means all the cancer is contained in the milk ducts in my breast and has not yet spread to any other tissue. It can be "cured" with a mastectomy. No radiation, no chemo.

I've spent the weekend trying to educate myself and gather as much information as I can. Most importantly, I met with 2 angels - Clare and Karen - both have had the same diagnosis as me and were able to reduce my fear level from terrified to anxious. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you both spending time with me!

My plan right now is to get a second opinion (just to be sure) on the diagnosis and treatment and to meet with oncologists, cancer surgeons and plastic surgeons until I find the best team to cure me.

So far I'm doing fine and plan to approach this as an unconventional way to get my boobs done. I'll keep you posted on my progress. For now you can all pray for healthy lymph nodes (I need those to avoid chemo).